jvul> Heard of bios I have to change to allow Linux on PC. Can
jvul> somebody please help to tell me how to uninstall Windows and
jvul> install Ubuntu. ?

The BIOS thing is if the system doesn't give an option to boot from CD
by tapping a key during startup. Most systems these days have this
option to change the boot device - usually [F12] but I've seen [F11]
and [F9] used for this. The user manual should help or a Google search
on the make/model number.

As for putting Linux on there - Ubuntu has the option to 'take over
the entire drive' and that's exactly what it will do. Windows will be
history <lol>

insert live CD
follow directions to install
you will be given a choice to have Ubuntu use the entire HDD
I would suggest taking ubun for a test drive with the live CD, before wiping your system of windows, there are differences
have a look around the software center, to see if all of the must haves are there
lurking in the forums, since this is probably the most useful help resource

Most new computers will boot off of the cd, if not you can change the boot order in the BIOS or a lot of machines give you the option to select the boot order by using the F2 key or Escape key on boot.

There normally is nothing in the BIOS hat has to be changed to run Linux, it just has to boot from the CD.

First, get everything you want to keep off of your computer.
Pop in your Ubuntu CD and boot up. This is known as a live CD so it will run Ubuntu without installing anything to your computer.
If it does not boot to your CD that is when you go to your BIOS and change the boot order making your CD/DVD drive the first on the list.
After Ubuntu boots, check everything out. If it all works, go ahead and click the install icon on the desktop. This will put Ubuntu on your hard drive.
During the install, you will be asked how you want Ubuntu to partition your disk. Select the Use Entire Disk option. That step will remove Windows from your computer.

To add to this. Most new computers have to ability to change the boot order without going into the BIOS. During the boot process, tap the F2 key. This will take you to the boot option menu. Select the CD option and follow menu options. Make sure Ubuntu CD is in the drive before doing this. Once the CD boots follow the Menu options. You will be given the option to choose the partitions. Select entire drive. You can also format the drive at this point. This Will remove Windows and install Ubuntu. Good Luck!

if your installing ubuntu from a c.d it will take you through the entire installation process. including weather or not you want total ubuntu or a split option between ubuntu and windows. make sure your p.c. can handle both. i just turned the p.c. on. put the new c.d. into the slot. and the computer automatically went to that first. you may have to leave the c.d. in place and reboot so the computer picks? goes directly to the new software on the c.d. If the p.c. goes to windows then unfortunatly you will have to change the boot sequence in bios. ?

This is great news! I've done the same thing. For those who are interested, here's a site that lists hardware that's been "certified" to work well with Ubuntu GNU/Linux: http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/

This is as easy as eating chocolate (assuming you like chocolate of course).

You don't actually need to to un-install Windows it will be removed by the Ubuntu installer so there is nothing to do.

Installation:
1) You will need to change the bios setting a little. This is to allow the computer to boot from the DVD drive. This varies a little but when you switch on the computer there will be a prompt to tell you how to do this. However, by pressing? the Delete key is the most common. Or you may simply have another option like on this Toshiba and there is a boot option which is achieved by pressing the down arrow and a choice of icon appears on the bottom of the screen.

2) With the boot option set to boot from the DVD drive insert the Ubuntu DVD and let it start the operating system in RAM. An icon will appear on the desktop to install the Operating System onto the hard-drive. Click on this and instillation process will begin. As you want to completely replace windows the installation is simple. Allow the installer to make all the choices for you except the password, and the time zone. Let the installer partition and uses the entire drive and in a short time you should have a fully operational system.

I use both Ubuntu and Windows, even though I prefer Ubuntu (10.04 over the newer releases - like XP over Win. 7). If you haven't already installed Ubuntu, I'd suggest you make the backup and recovery Windows disk(s) before you wipe them out. Granted, you may be sufficiently happy with Ubuntu (or other Linux distros) that you never find a need to go back to Windows. Once those files (Win. restore) are gone, it can cost you money to "buy" replacement disks from the H/W manufacturer if ever needed. I'd also recommend downloading PRODKEY.EXE (a Windows freebie (google it)) and save the file. It contains the keys you would need if you ever have to restore your Windows system. BTW, the Linux WINE application does a decent job of running many Windows applications (but NOT all)) if you find a need for a particular Windows app it support. So good luck with your endeavor and hopefully, you will never have to go back to Windows.

jmatovu:
Download or get the CD of the version of Ubuntu that you want and insert into the CD reader of your computer and install Ubuntu as instructed. It will ask you how you want to do it. Select the option that you want and Ubuntu will clear out the Windows Operating system and load Ubuntu as your primary system. You don't need a name brand computer to run Ubuntu. I am running Ubuntu on a home-built computer Without any problems.

Thank you Stan. It's nice to be welcomed and given solid advice here. I didn't need to clear out the System as Windows did it for me but I sure didn't care for their methods. I'm far from a new computer user but being totally- new to Linex and Foxfire after having worked with Microsoft for 18 years I'm I feel a bit like a fish out of water. And need to relearn computer programs once more. It was easier when I was still young. So It was nice of you to offer the solid advice to me here.
Louise

Thank you Bob, I've got those things covered. I was very seriously ready to dump it down the tubes completely after the way they were telling me I had no right to put what I wanted in my own computer plus finding 4 bad Trojans from Microsoft as it was downloading thanks to AVG Pro version. I admit I was totally angry. My older Brother who I work with reminded me how much my anger could cost us in the shop was a Duh moment. I may not want it on my own system but many paying customers do.
Thank you for telling me about these things. After finding many bombs and fuses hidden in the Win 7, I doubt I'll feel the need to go back. Yet in the future if I decide to upgrade and sell this computer many folks may want the Windows in here as that's what a large percentage of people know as an operating system and not everyone like to make a change as I sure did. Louise

Thank you Gary Gray.
If you use Google through Windows 7, the troubles didn't start happening until I allowed it to upgrade to IE 9. They told me that Linux nor Foxfire existed any more. Hewlett Packard /Compaq give me the connects for these.
But you should have had the correct answer in the order versions of Windows. There are now 2 Google versions as well AS 2 Bing. These are not the same programs.
Louise

Again Thank you Gary. This was basically how I did mine and it was extremely easy. But It's so very nice to know. The help is coming from many nice folks here. Thanks you to all that care and understood . Cheers,Louise

I dual-boot, using an external USB hard drive with Linux in it. The boot manager is on the external hard drive. Windows lives on it's own internal hard drive, in the machine. Unplug the external USB hard drive with Linux in it, and Windows boots very normally, without needing a boot manager, or special HD partitioning.